Fresh Corn Tortillas
Serves: 12 tortillas
 
Yep… that’s it… only 3 ingredients. I would have thought for sure there was some oil in the recipe.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (or more) masa (corn tortilla mix, preferable Maseca brand)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • vegetable oil for brushing
Instructions
  1. Combine masa and salt in a small bowl and add ¾ cup water. Knead until a dough ball forms – it should feel firm and springy and look slightly dry (think Play-Doh). If it’s too dry, add a tad bit more water and if it’s too wet work in a little more masa.
  2. Measure 1 heaping tablespoon dough and roll in palms to form a ball.
  3. Place a sheet of waxed paper on the tortilla press, put the ball in the center and top with another piece of waxed paper. Press. Tortilla should be small – about the size of a hamburger bun. If tortilla crumbles the dough is too dry and if it sticks it’s too wet.
  4. Repeat, pressing out a couple more tortillas.
  5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, lightly brushing with oil.
  6. Cook 2-3 tortillas until charred in spots and edges start to curl, 1-2 minutes. Turn and cook through, about 15 seconds.
  7. Transfer to a kitchen towel and fold over to keep warm. Repeat in batches, with remaining dough. Serve warm.
Recipe by Bistro OneSix at https://bistroonesix.com/perfecting-the-perfect-food/